Which of the following effectors is NOT controlled by the autonomic nervous system?
A) smooth muscle
B) cardiac muscle
C) glands
D) skeletal muscle

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The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary actions such as smooth muscle contractions, cardiac muscle contractions, and glandular secretions. However, skeletal muscles are controlled by the somatic nervous system, which is responsible for voluntary movements. Therefore, the effector that is NOT controlled by the autonomic nervous system is skeletal muscle (Choice D).

Which of the Following Effectors Is NOT Controlled by the Autonomic